Gymnastics abuse claims: British Gymnastics steps aside from independent review

British Gymnastics has stepped aside from a review into allegations of widespread mistreatment in the sport to “remove any doubt” over the “integrity or independence” of the process.

UK Sport and Sport England will now co-commission the independent review aimed at “bringing about positive change”.

Several gymnasts have come forward detailing their experiences of mistreatment in recent days, including Olympians Becky and Ellie Downie, who claimed abusive behaviour in gymnastics became “completely normalised”.

British Gymnastics chief executive Jane Allen said the decision was made to “retain the trust of the gymnastics community”, adding: “In the past week, the complexities have increased.

“Our priority is to learn the lessons and ensure the welfare of all those within gymnastics.”

The British Athletes Commission (BAC) said it welcomed the decision by British Gymnastics and will work with UK Sport and Sport England to “ensure a truly independent review that can command the confidence of gymnasts and all others affected by the allegations”.

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